Is 'Dancing with the Stars' on tonight? Schedule, next episode

Is "Dancing with the Stars" on tonight? When is the next episode? What does the DWTS schedule look like this week?

After the DWTS premiere stretched two days, viewers are searching for "Dancing with the Stars" this week, looking for the next episode date and what comes next with 14 celebrities remaining after Connor Leavitt and Sarah Jane Nader were eliminated.

While many fans are searching for the next "Dancing with the Stars" episode, the answer is simpler than it may appear. Here's what to know about the DWTS schedule, next episode date, start time and streaming options.

Is 'Dancing with the Stars' on tonight? What night is DWTS on?

No. "Dancing with the Stars" is not scheduled to air Monday night. After the two-night Season 35 premiere event, the competition moves to its regular Tuesday schedule. New episodes air Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and streaming on Disney+.

When is the next episode of 'Dancing with the Stars'?

The next episode of "Dancing with the Stars" airs Tuesday, Sept. 22. The competition continues with "Viral Hits Night," featuring the 14 remaining celebrities and their professional dance partners after two eliminations during premiere week.

What is 'Viral Hits Night' on 'Dancing with the Stars'?

The next episode of "Dancing with the Stars" is themed "Viral Hits Night," with the remaining celebrities performing routines inspired by songs and moments that became internet sensations.

Among the announced routines:

• Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten: Salsa to "Bella Ciao" by Becky G
• Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa: Tango to "The Door" by Teddy Swims
• Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov: Tango to "All the Things She Said" by Harrison
• Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy: Jive to "Animal" by KATSEYE
• Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson: Viennese Waltz to "Iris" by Goo Goo Dolls

The episode airs Tuesday, Sept. 22, with 14 couples remaining in the competition.

Where can I watch 'Dancing with the Stars'?

"Dancing with the Stars" is on ABC, with episodes streaming on Disney+. You can watch DWTS the next day on Hulu.

Can I stream 'Dancing with the Stars'?

Yes. New episodes stream on Disney+ and are available to Hulu subscribers the following day.

Can I watch 'Dancing with the Stars' live on Disney+?

Yes. New episodes stream live on Disney+ at the same time they air on ABC.

Who was eliminated from 'Dancing with the Stars'? Who went home?

Two celebrities were eliminated on "Dancing with the Stars" during the Season 35 premiere week:

• Connor Leavitt and partner Adele Zaikman
• Sarah Jane Nader and partner Hailey Bills

Their eliminations reduced the field to 14 remaining couples heading into "Viral Hits Night."

ABC DWTS vote: How to vote on 'Dancing with the Stars'

Fans can vote for their favorite couples during the live broadcast of "Dancing with the Stars."

According to ABC, viewers can vote online through dwtsvote.abc.com or by SMS/text message on participating U.S. wireless carriers. Fans can cast up to 10 votes per couple per voting method, meaning online votes and text votes are counted separately.

Online voting is available to viewers in the United States, its territories and Canada, while SMS/text voting is limited to participating U.S. carriers in the United States. Live viewer votes are combined with judges' scores to determine which couples may be in jeopardy of elimination.

For "Viral Hits Night," voting will be available during the live simulcast in the ET and CT time zones.

DWTS schedule: When does DWTS air?

After the special two-night premiere, "Dancing with the Stars" returns to its traditional Tuesday schedule.

New episodes air Tuesdays from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET/PT throughout the remainder of the season.

DWTS theme nights 2026: What theme is next on 'Dancing with the Stars'?

ABC has already revealed much of the Season 35 theme schedule:

• Week 2: Viral Hits Night
• Week 3: Yacht Rock Night
• Week 4: Mariah Carey Night
• Week 6: Dedication Night
• Week 7: Horror Movie Night
• Week 8: Disney Night
• Week 9: Grammy Night
• Week 10: Semi-Finals
• Week 11: Finale

Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based reporter covering trending news with USA TODAY Network's Mid-Atlantic Connect Team. She covers news in the Northeast, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Reach her at [email protected].

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